Accounts Payable Officer

About the Company Westland Milk Products is a leading dairy manufacturer based in New Zealand's stunning South Island, with our offices and production facilities located in both Christchurch and Hokitika. As a subsidiary of the global dairy giant Yili Group, we are proud to be part of the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD), which includes our affiliated companies Oceania Dairy in Glenavy, Pure Nutrition Ltd in Rolleston, Canary Foods in Hamilton, and EasiYo Ltd in Auckland. Together, we produce over 170,000 metric tons of finished goods that are exported to more than 40 countries, generating annual revenue exceeding $1.3 billion and continuing to grow. About the Role We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a full-time Accounts Payable Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract within our Finance team at our Christchurch (Hornby) office. In this position, you will report to the Accounts Payable Team Lead and be responsible for various accounting and administrative tasks related to the efficient processing of accounting transactions. Your responsibilities will also include administering employee expense claims and reconciling company credit cards. Accuracy and timeliness are crucial, and we encourage you to seek and implement improvements in existing processes while maximizing the effective use of our systems. Specifically, as the Accounts Payable Officer, your responsibilities will include: - Processing and reconciling invoices and creditor statements - Liaising with all departments regarding invoices and their requirements - Preparing creditor payment runs with appropriate reconciliation and reporting - Ensuring invoice compliance with internal policies and procedures - Monitoring, reporting on, and following up overdue invoices - Loading new vendor details and maintaining existing ones - Processing international money transfers - Monitoring daily accruals - Performing a range of additional accounts tasks as required in a large, complex business environment Requirements To be successful in this role, you will possess: - Previous experience in a similar accounts payable or administration role within a busy, large-scale organization - Excellent time management skills and a keen attention to detail - Strong communication, relationship management, and influencing skills - A good level of IT literacy and the ability to learn new systems, particularly with MS Excel - A passion for accurately completing a large volume of data entry tasks - A strong customer service focus and the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively - The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and energy - A drive to achieve goals and take accountability for results - A desire to challenge the status quo and champion change while helping to implement improvements - A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach, with the ability to perform well under pressure Benefits At Westland Milk Products, we offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to our success and take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.